ἀποκτείνω

apokteinōVerbG0615

to kill

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and (to slay);

Short Definition

to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy

Full Lexicon Entry

(also in late forms -κτέννω, a1., LTTr., -κτεννύω, WH), to kill: before instr. *ἐν *(which see), Metaphorical: ἔχθραν; *τὸ γράμμα ἀποκτείνει *(on the perfective force of this verb, see M, Pr., 114)
LXX Usage: for הָרַג, מוּת

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

71 times

Appears 71 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
14
John
13
Luke
12
Matthew
12
Mark
9

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:15
  • John 5:18
  • Luke 13:31
  • Matthew 23:34
  • Revelation 11:7

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